Tooth Extractions

If you have a tooth that has been damaged badly by decay, tooth extraction may be necessary. Dr. Bennett, Dr. Arnold, and Dr. Woody will do their best to fix the tooth with a filling or crown, but if the damage is excessive, tooth extraction may be the best and safest option for you.

Other reasons that a tooth may be extracted include:

Teeth (including baby teeth) are blocking other teeth from coming in

Orthodontic treatment that requires the removal of certain teeth to make room for the others being moved

Wisdom teeth removal

Advanced periodontal disease

During your bi-annual checkup, Dr. Bennett, Dr. Arnold or Dr. Woody will complete a comprehensive exam and assess if any of your teeth need to be extracted. If you are abiding by a thorough oral healthcare routine at home between appointments, tooth extraction will likely not be necessary, other than in the case of wisdom teeth removal, which is a very common procedure.